| Criteria | Robotic Process Automation | Traditional Automation |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | It is non-instructive, scalable, and versatile. | It is instructive, less scalable, and less versatile. |
| Use | It is used to mimic repetitive and rule-based human actions. | It is used to execute the pre-defined programmatic instructions. |
| Implementation | It offers quick implementation. It takes less amount of time as compared to traditional automation. | It takes several months for implementation. |
| Cost | It seems costly in starting, but it is cost-saving technology in the long run. | It seems cheaper in the starting but costs more in the long run. |